Athens, Georgia to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Baton Rouge?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Baton Rouge is 516.7 miles (831.6 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located WSW of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.1 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Baton Rouge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.